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RFQ-RT-14-00050Federal

Submission Closed06/17/2014, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency intends to establish a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement with Axion Biosystems for the procurement of multi-well Multiple electrode array plates. These specialized plates, including 12, 48, and upcoming 96 well formats, are essential for the EPA's research on how chemicals and nanoparticles affect neurophysiological and cardiac functions. Because the EPA utilizes the Axion Biosystems Maestro MEA recording system, the agency has determined that Axion is the only responsible source capable of providing the necessary supplies to satisfy these specific technical requirements. This presolicitation notice, identified as RFQ-RT-14-00050, serves as a market research effort to determine if any other vendors possess the capabilities and qualifications to provide these services. Interested parties must submit a detailed explanation of their capabilities and itemized pricing to Judy Ancharski by June 17, 2014, to demonstrate that competition is feasible. Submissions that only request more information or a statement of work will be ignored, as the primary purpose of this notice is to decide whether to proceed with a competitive procurement or a sole source award.

General Info

EPA seeks sole source BPA with Axion Biosystems for multi-well MEA plates.

Agency

Environmental Protection Agency → Information Technology Acq Division (ita

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541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

ORD/OSIM-RTPUS Environmental Protection AgencyORD Office of Scientific Info Mgmt109 T.W. Alexander Dr.D343-04Research Triangle , NC

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 5

Presolicitation

Response DeadlineJun 17

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Submission Closed

06/17/2014, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Information Technology Acq Division (ita

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeDurham, NC, 27709, USA

Organization / AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Information Technology Acq Division (ita

Office AddressDurham, NC, 27709, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

NOTICE OF INTENT The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, with Axion Biosystems for a Blanket Purchase Agreement to provide multi-well Multiple electrode array (nwMEA) plates for the purpose of studying effects of nanoparticles on neuronal function. EPA conducts research on the effects of chemicals and nanoparticles on neurophysiological and cardiac function. One approach that is used for such research is microelectrode array (MEA) recording. EPA has an Axion Biosystems Maestro MEA recording system, which uses a multi-well MEA format of 12 and 48 well MEA plates. Axion will be introducing a 96 well MEA plate in the spring of 2014. There is no other vendor that produces plates in this format, which is critical as this device is used for neurotoxicity and cardiotoxicity screening. Based on the above justification, EPA believes Axion Biosystems, Inc. is the only vendor capable of providing the above referenced request. The circumstance permitting is FAR 6.302-1 ?Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements?. All interested parties who believe they can provide the required services should fully explain their capabilities and qualifications in writing within 10 days from the date of this announcement and provide itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. The intent of this notice is to determine if any other source(s) exist, and therefore, no solicitation is available. Consequently, anyone failing to provide the aforementioned and instead chooses to merely submit a routine letter requesting a copy of the statement of work or more information about the project will be ignored. The information received to this notice will be considered solely for the purpo se of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Please submit response to Judy Ancharski at contact@example.gov or to the U.S. EPA, Attn: Judy Ancharski (MC-E105-02), RTP Procurement Operations Division, 109 Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. No telephone or faxed requests will be honored.